A belief in a supernatural leading to a consequence like bad luck.
Things that people think will bring good or bad luck.
Transcript of Things that people think will bring good or bad luck.
Things that people think willbring good or bad luck.
Finding a four-leaf clover.
Good or bad luck?
Good luck!What does it mean?
• first leaf is for hope• second leaf is for faith• third leaf is for love• fourth leaf is for luck
Bad luck!
People thought witches changed into
cats.
Seeing a black cat while walking
Bad luck!
“Step on a crack, break your mother's back"
Good luck!
People think knocking on wood will make
what they say NOT come true!
So many people get into accidents
when it snows.
Really? My brother is driving tonight
during the snow storm!
Oh no! Knock on wood!
Bad luck!
People thought it meant you believed in
the devil.
Good luck!
People think you willget a lot of money
soon!
Bad luck!
Brings you seven years of bad luck
because it breaks your
soul!
Bad luck!
If you do bad luck will “rain” on you and your house!
Lucky!
People thought evil ghosts would
come into your body whenyou opened your mouth.
Bad luck!People believe
that someone you
love will soon die.
Spilling salt
Bad luck!
Salt was very expensivein the past and to wasteit would bring bad luck.
To have good luck,throw it over your left shoulder!
Picking up a penny
Good luck!In the past, people thought metal was luckyand pennies are made of metal!"Find a penny, pick it up. All
day long, you'll have good luck."
What number is unlucky in America?
13Very bad luck!We have 10 fingers and 2 feet (12) to help us count. But the number after 12 is a mystery.